If you have red-haired, mustachioed neighbors in your house or apartment, the “Combat” cockroach repellent will be a salvation and an opportunity to quickly get rid of pests.
Each of us in our lives has faced a big, but at the same time such a “small” problem. The problem is mustachioed and brown. As a child, you live in unfavorable living conditions; as a student, you live in Soviet-era dormitories with rotten ventilation systems and absolute garbage everywhere. Even as an established adult, you may encounter these insects when moving to another apartment. Don’t be alarmed, because it is possible, although difficult, to remove cockroaches from your home. Modern cockroach repellents have a powerful and fast-acting effect, sometimes even harmless to people and pets, but deadly to insects. Let's get acquainted with the tools called “Combat”.
Mechanism of action of Combat on cockroaches
Insecticides primarily destroy Prussians. The speed of action of chemicals on bedbugs and other insects is much lower. This is due to several reasons. Firstly, Prussians are omnivores, so in a very short time poisons affect almost their entire intestinal tract. Secondly, the drugs can have an additional contact effect on pests.
The main lethal effect of exposure to the parasite is the blocking of nerve impulses passing through the fibers of the cockroach's peripheral system. Simply put, the product paralyzes the cockroach by getting on its shell and legs. But before this, the insect is able to move for some time and manages to infect almost all the inhabitants of the nest.
Composition and active ingredients of the “Kombat” series drugs
The company offers a whole line of insecticidal products that differ not only in release form, but also in quality characteristics.
Aerosol preparations are based on cyphenothrin. Each of the substances in this line has its own active components. The aerosol chemical contains the pesticides cyphenothrin and imiprotrin. Thanks to this combination, quick results with maximum efficiency are achieved.
Sprays consist of tetramethrin and permethrin, which when combined enhance their insecticidal effect several times.
The traps work primarily on the chemical compound hydramethylnone. Moreover, it is completely harmless to pets.
The product in the form of a gel contains a trap-like poison from the pyrethroid group. The main feature of these chemicals is the ability to break down when exposed to air, but quickly work to destroy the cockroach in the body.
Forms of release of Combat funds
The entire range of insecticidal products is presented in aerosol, gel forms and traps. Any product is available to buyers in all regions of our country. The correct choice of drug should be based on the degree of contamination of the living space, its total area and many other factors.
Combat Gel for cockroaches
This form of release has proven itself well in the poisons market. The advantage of using gels has several reasons:
- A combination of several insecticides that provides maximum effect without causing addiction to cockroaches.
- From the moment of application, its work continues for nine months!
- Convenient packaging (in the form of syringes) ensures application of the gel even in the most difficult to reach places.
- The gel is applied very sparingly (in a dotted line with a distance of two centimeters between the strokes).
An important aspect to highlight is the following: access to application sites should be strictly limited for small children and pets. It must be remembered that this is poison and “tasting” it is unacceptable.
Insect trap Kombat Superbyte
This product is well suited for use in large spaces. The traps cause a continuous chain reaction to kill cockroaches. Inside the container is a tablet containing a chemical. When it comes into contact with the body and intestines of an insect, it immediately begins its insecticidal effect. After a short “light interval”, during which the cockroach infects other inhabitants of the nest, it dies. The Combat trap is considered a highly effective means of mass extermination of pests in a short period of time.
Aerosol spray Combat against cockroaches
Products in the form of sprays are intended for all types of insects, be it cockroaches, bedbugs or even ants.
Thanks to the aerosol finely dispersed form of the product, you can spray it anywhere, changing the direction of flow or limiting the spray area with special flexible nozzles.
It's important to note a few downsides to using aerosols. Firstly, this is the destruction of only adult individuals. And, secondly, the processing must be carried out in a completely empty room without animals and children.
Aerosol Combat Super Spray
offers its customers two types of aerosols. These are “Combat Super Spray” and “Super Spray Plus”. They work against several types of insects at once. Sprays are produced in bottles with a golden coating. Their volumes are 400 and 500 ml.
Combat Super Spray and Super Spray Plus are very practical and economical. It is enough to treat the room with sprayed poison once and completely get rid of all pests. As mentioned above, these sprays destroy only adult individuals without affecting their larvae, so you will have to re-treat the room after some time. The aerosols contain peritroids, which are very toxic to humans and animals, so these products must be used with strict adherence to safety rules.
Aerosol Combat Multi Spray
Unlike the previous type of aerosol, Multi Spray has a much wider spectrum of action and is much cheaper. It has a pleasant lemon scent. Of course, compared to Super Spray, it is much weaker and has a short-term effect. He puts the Prussians to sleep for a few hours rather than kills them. But in terms of toxicity, it is much safer.
Combat Super Bait traps and their effectiveness
The Combat trap from Henkel has a low price; the reagent included in it has low toxicity, which is important for you and your pets. The trap operates on the principle of a chain reaction. The cockroach enters this area and eats the poison. At the same time, the substance has a delayed effect; when one cockroach comes into contact with other individuals, many more insects can become infected - tens, hundreds of the same ones as the infected one will die. The insect will have time to introduce poison into its nest, which will lead to the death of the clutch.
The manufacturer assures that the traps do not produce an unpleasant odor, do not leave traces, and can be placed in any corner of the apartment next to dishes, furniture and other things. The average cost for 6 traps is 450 rubles, about 75 rubles for one trap.
Reviews of Combat Super Bait traps
The popularity of traps is due to their low cost and ease of use. We have collected customer reviews from open sources, characterizing the main advantages and disadvantages of the “Combat Super Byte - a unique action tool (for hard-to-reach places)” traps.
“Powerful tool! All the cockroaches in the apartment disappeared. But the product in traps very quickly loses its effect. Traps are suitable for killing a small population of cockroaches. Conveniently hidden in hard-to-reach places, you can stick it to the wall. I put it behind the sofa, behind the refrigerator, under the closet and on the shelves. Although the manufacturer claims that the traps are valid for 3 months, I had to buy new ones after a month and a half, as the cockroaches began to appear again. If you bought a package of 6 pieces, then immediately lay out all the traps, otherwise they will simply fizzle out in the box.”
“At first the cockroaches disappeared, we were glad that the traps were working. But a week later they appeared again. Apparently this product was not enough for our conditions, we will buy an aerosol and gel.”
Judging by the reviews, we can conclude that the product is effective, but requires regular updating of traps. It copes poorly with large numbers of insects; additional insecticidal agents must be selected.
Which drug should I choose?
Priority in choosing a specific product is given depending on several reasons: the total area of the room, safety, and the number of pests. Aerosol form is used to achieve quick results, but they are highly toxic. Gels have longer lasting results. Cockroach traps, despite their safety, have low effectiveness and are much more expensive than other means.
When choosing an insecticide, it is important to choose the form that suits you from the point of view of practicality and safety.
Reviews
My impressions of Kombat are the most positive. Using traps we managed to get rid of cockroaches in just a week. Svetlana
Cockroaches periodically “run in” - apparently from neighbors. I keep Combat spray on hand. As soon as I notice, the children immediately go outside and spray the kitchen. Never let me down yet. Anna
I lived some time ago in a family hostel. It was impossible to get rid of the cockroaches - there were a lot of them. They were poisoned with everything: some die, new ones immediately take their place. I started taking the Kombat aerosol. Of course, it didn’t rid me of cockroaches forever. But they began to “die out” faster, and new ones came only after a while. I recommend. Catherine
The Combat series has won recognition due to the high quality of products and concern for the safety and convenience of consumers. These products use modern insecticides, to which cockroaches have not developed tolerance.
How to distinguish a fake from the original?
As a rule, large manufacturers always have the risk of counterfeiting their goods. not an exception. You need to know how to correctly distinguish branded products from counterfeits:
- Availability of a drug quality certificate.
- Packaging must be clearly labeled.
- Availability of hologram and identification mark.
- Sale in reliable and trusted retail outlets.
- Compliance with the average cost on the market.
Be vigilant and do not buy Combat second-hand or at suspiciously low prices!
Instructions for use (gel, traps, spray)
Each of the release forms is used according to the instructions. Only in this way is it possible to achieve the greatest efficiency. Before carrying out disinfestation, it is advisable to clean the room, cover all food products with film or hide them in the refrigerator. The substance is applied (sprayed) directly in the areas of the largest concentration of cockroaches.
Instructions for using the aerosol:
- Windows, doors and ventilation grilles are closed to prevent a premature drop in the concentration of the active substance.
- The aerosol is sprayed 20 cm from surfaces that require treatment.
- During work, the respiratory organs are covered with a respirator or gauze bandage.
- The room is kept closed for 20 minutes after treatment, then thoroughly ventilated.
- If necessary, treatment is repeated after a month.
Instructions for using the trap:
- Placed in places where cockroaches gather.
- Replace with fresh ones if necessary.
Gel usage:
- Apply in a dotted line (at a distance of 2 cm) along the baseboards, paying attention to the areas under the sink and cabinets.
- In case of contact with the skin of the hands, wash off with plenty of water and soap.
- Repeated treatment, if necessary, is carried out after a month and a half.
Precautionary measures
When carrying out disinfestation with Combat sprays, you must adhere to personal safety rules, since these products belong to hazard class 3.
Before you start disinfestation, you need to put on clothes that cover the exposed areas of your body as much as possible, gloves, goggles and a mask. During treatment you should not drink, smoke or eat. If the product gets on the skin or mucous membranes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Failure to comply with precautions may cause poisoning. In this case, nausea, general weakness, and dizziness are felt. When these signs appear, you need to go out into the fresh air and take activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight.
Is Kombat dangerous for animals?
The company uses only high-tech, high-quality and modern elements. All substances are safe for children and pets.
In general, we can say that the “Combat” remedy for cockroaches, according to reviews, is very effective and easy to use.
It’s no wonder that today the market is overflowing with offers of products that will help get rid of these harmful parasites forever. One of these offers is drugs that have taken care of a wide range of their products. Now you can safely say “no” to the obsessive Prussians and other Khrushchevs!
Combat gel as an insect control option
Combat Roach Killing Gel, Source Kill Max, as well as Combat SuperGel are perhaps the most common and effective remedy for cockroaches from the entire Combat line. The gel has the form of a syringe, so it is easy to apply to the floor surface in the corners of rooms, under tables, in places where insects are often found. The composition of the trap and the gel are similar, so their effect is identical. They contain the insecticide hydramethylnon, which effectively destroys the entire colony of cockroaches. The gel is very easy to use. If you do not want to stain parquet or linoleum, squeeze a few drops of gel onto pre-prepared coasters; they can be cut from a milk or juice carton.
The cost of Gel Combat against cockroaches is on average 300 rubles per 80 grams. This amount is quite enough to treat an entire apartment with a large population of cockroaches. There are many similar gel preparations on the market, but one cannot say with certainty about their potency. Gel Combat is really very effective, this is proven by customer reviews.
